Injection system for delivering multiple fluids within the anatomy
First Claim
1. An injection system for delivering at least two different medicaments into a patient using a single needle penetration, comprising:
- a fluid delivery module comprising a first loading area configured to receive a first container and a second loading area configured to receive a second container;
a handpiece assembly in fluid communication with the fluid delivery module;
wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to receive a needle assembly at a distal end of the handpiece assembly, said needle assembly comprising a needle;
wherein the handpiece assembly comprises at least one conduit that is configured to attach to the fluid delivery module, wherein when the at least one conduit is properly coupled to the fluid delivery module, the at least one conduit places the handpiece assembly and the needle assembly in fluid communication with the fluid delivery module; and
a control module comprising at least one controller, said at least one controller configured to regulate, at least in part, a transfer of at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament to the patient via the at least one conduit and the needle;
wherein the first container comprises a first medicament;
wherein the second container comprises a second medicament;
wherein the injection system is configured to receive instructions for delivering at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament through the at least one conduit and to the needle;
wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the first medicament from the first container to a first reservoir of the fluid delivery module;
wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the second medicament from the second container to a second reservoir of the fluid delivery module;
wherein the handpiece assembly is maneuverable to position the needle within the patient in order to facilitate delivery of at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament into said patient with a single penetration of said needle;
wherein, once a container is secured to the first loading area or the second loading area, said container comprises a longitudinal axis that is non-parallel with an adjacent exterior surface of the fluid delivery module.
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Abstract
Devices and systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, a joint or intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a needle extending from its distal end, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medicaments, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to a cassette or other portion of the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
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23 Claims
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1. An injection system for delivering at least two different medicaments into a patient using a single needle penetration, comprising:
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a fluid delivery module comprising a first loading area configured to receive a first container and a second loading area configured to receive a second container; a handpiece assembly in fluid communication with the fluid delivery module; wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to receive a needle assembly at a distal end of the handpiece assembly, said needle assembly comprising a needle; wherein the handpiece assembly comprises at least one conduit that is configured to attach to the fluid delivery module, wherein when the at least one conduit is properly coupled to the fluid delivery module, the at least one conduit places the handpiece assembly and the needle assembly in fluid communication with the fluid delivery module; and a control module comprising at least one controller, said at least one controller configured to regulate, at least in part, a transfer of at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament to the patient via the at least one conduit and the needle; wherein the first container comprises a first medicament; wherein the second container comprises a second medicament; wherein the injection system is configured to receive instructions for delivering at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament through the at least one conduit and to the needle; wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the first medicament from the first container to a first reservoir of the fluid delivery module; wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the second medicament from the second container to a second reservoir of the fluid delivery module; wherein the handpiece assembly is maneuverable to position the needle within the patient in order to facilitate delivery of at least one of the first medicament and the second medicament into said patient with a single penetration of said needle; wherein, once a container is secured to the first loading area or the second loading area, said container comprises a longitudinal axis that is non-parallel with an adjacent exterior surface of the fluid delivery module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An injection system for delivering at least two different medicaments into a patient using a single needle penetration, comprising:
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a fluid delivery module comprising a removable cassette, said cassette comprising a first loading area configured to receive a first container and a second loading area configured to receive a second container; wherein the first container comprises a first medicament; wherein the second container comprises a second medicament; a handpiece assembly in fluid communication with the cassette; wherein the handpiece assembly is configured to receive a needle assembly at a distal end of the handpiece assembly, said needle assembly comprising a needle; wherein the handpiece assembly comprises at least one fluid conduit that is configured to be coupled to an outlet of the fluid delivery module, wherein, when the at least one fluid conduit is coupled to the outlet of the fluid delivery module, the at least one fluid conduit places the needle in fluid communication with the cassette; and wherein the injection system is configured to receive instructions for delivering at least one of the first medicament and second medicament to the at least one fluid conduit; wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the first medicament from the first container to a first reservoir of the fluid delivery module when a negative pressure is applied within the first reservoir; wherein the fluid delivery module is configured to transfer at least a portion of the second medicament from the second container to a second reservoir of the fluid delivery module when a negative pressure is applied within the second reservoir; wherein the first medicament exiting the first reservoir and the second medicament exiting the second reservoir are configured to be directed to the at least one fluid conduit when a positive pressure is applied within the first or second reservoir; and wherein the handpiece assembly is maneuverable to position the needle within the patient. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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